I’m lost for words. Holy cow.

Wait WHAT???

Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.

Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19

I'm hearing the Arsenal women have done it again for England.

Scouting wingers My monthlong exploration into Arsenal’s missing link(s), featuring deep profiles on wide and hybrid attackers like Rodrygo, Eze, Madueke, and dozens of others

I took a month to evaluate wingers (and hybrid attackers) for Arsenal.

It resulted in my longest long-read yet: a compilation of profiles on Rodrygo, Eze, Madueke, and dozens of others. Featuring stats, clips, ranks, thoughts on squad-building, and more.

Hopefully relevant for fans of any club.

Playing loose with virtue wins no hearts, and Arsenal should know better | Jonathan LIew The club trumpet their moral creed but the lengths to which they were willing to champion one of their own demands answers

this week’s column is on arsenal and thomas partey.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in apparent 'targeted' incident: Officials Police are investigating two shootings targeting elected officials in Minnesota that could possibly be connected, officials said.

Two Minnesota lawmakers are in grave condition following apparent “targeted” shooting, officials say

Authorities believe the shooter was impersonating law enforcement

University of Utah student is being held at Colorado immigration detention center A 19-year-old University of Utah was detained by immigration agents last week in Colorado and is now being held at an immigration center there. “We’re not in jail with her, but we feel like it," said ...

Stephen Miller has detained another Dreamer.

Caroline Dias Goncalves, a 19-year-old University of Utah student, has lived in the US since she was 7.

“‘We’re going to take you,’ Dias Goncalves said [immigration officers] told her … They didn’t cite a reason.”

www.sltrib.com/news/educati...

The reason ICE is in such a hurry to deport Emerson is that he has a pending U visa. A path to lawful status. He was the victim of a crime, reported it, and is assisting in the pursuit of justice. They don’t want anyone to stay here legally. Even crime victims. Even kids. Sick. #FreeEmerson

Dozens feared killed after Israeli tank fires on crowd waiting for aid in Gaza, witnesses say The reports were vigorously denied by the organization charged with distributing aid.

"According to three witnesses who spoke to NBC News, a tank fired on Palestinians crowding around an aid distribution center near Rafah." www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...

Additionally, excited to jump to tactical conclusions I don’t fully understand during Arsenal’s first couple preseason games with Zubi and then instantly pivot to and parrot whatever Billy says (rinse and repeat).

I am moved (as always) by Billy’s writing. One of the best.

‘We’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.’ ICE activity puts an MLS fan group on pause For members of Nashville SC's Latin American supporter group, there's a fear of attending games amid local immigration-related raids

NEW: As ICE's raids stoke fear, La Brigada De Oro has paused its Nashville SC matchday involvement. Co-founder Abel Acosta spoke about a harrowing reality.

“Our community is being terrorized right now. It’s in shambles. ... we’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

At the Nashville SC game, a giant flag for La Brigada de Oro, the Latino supporters section, which is not here tonight due to ICE activity. NSC officials tried to remove it, but were met with vehement objections by supporters clubs, who threatened a giant walkout if they did.

Nashville’s Latin American supporters group halts game-day traditions amid ICE crackdown: "We feel targeted" La Brigada De Oro, the heart of Nashville SC’s supporter culture, halts festivities as Latin American communities face heightened immigration enforcement and fear for their safety

La Brigada De Oro, a vibrant Nashville SC’s supporters' group, is canceling game-day festivities today amid a wave of increased ICE activity.

"We're suffering. We're hurting a lot. We feel targeted."

Handshakes with Gregg - Episode Two - NYRB Recap, Looking Ahead to Messi, Big Calls in the MF 👀 Handshakes With Gregg · Episode

We're talking who's starting at CB for the Fire this weekend, Oregal's development, the big Messi question, NYRB recap and more :) Episode Two of Handshakes with Gregg is live 📻

open.spotify.com/episode/2ojJ...

😂😭

Holy shit @3fitzrsl.bsky.social

Agree with you Alex, thrown in a sink or swim, no one can save you anyway injury-crisis, he’s held it down.

Kouame/Acosta/Guti will start once healthy + D’Avilla is on the way, but at 19, love how Sergi overcome such a rough start to be a reliable spot starter when needed. A cool/fun development!

If you exclude the D.C. match as well, it improves to -0.02 (both scores are for G+ above average). Meanwhile if you look at G+ above replacement (with the Columbus game excluded) he owns the 6th highest score on the team (0.54) just behind Cuypers, Elliott, Gutman, Zinckernagel and Bamba.

Sorry to barge in. A friend sent me this and I had a feeling his score might’ve been weighed down from his first (brutal) start against Columbus. If you remove that match he’s still at a -0.19 G+ but above players like Bamba, Rogers, Acosta, etc.

Great story!

Handshakes with Gregg - Episode One - “Flowers for Chris Brady, Leonardo Barroso and Chicago Slashies 💐” Handshakes With Gregg - A Chicago Fire Podcast · Episode

First episode of Handshakes with Gregg - a Chicago Fire FC podcast, is now live 😄

open.spotify.com/episode/6QFk...

New Handshakes with Gregg! 🍻
open.substack.com/pub/handshak...

And a link to the first real post breaking down the Fire's first two matches of the season: handshakeswithgregg.substack.com/p/heres-to-f...

Here is a link to the Newsletter's intro post: handshakeswithgregg.substack.com/p/put-er-there

I can't lie, it felt pretty weird writing about MLS without immeditely sending it to @3fitzrsl.bsky.social for edits and talking to Pablo/Amy for quotes but looking forward to following RSL/URFC as a fan from afar back home in Chicago ❤️

Hey everyone! Missed writing about ⚽️ for work so I decided to start writing again for fun!

Here's a link if you're interested: handshakeswithgregg.substack.com

A Chicago Fire FC newsletter named after your favorite regional beer and shot combo and your favorite? former USMNT manager. Cheers! 🍻

I'm so sorry to hear that, Trevor. Thinking of you and your family.

Man, our boy Diego got an (excellent) write up in @scoutedftbl.bsky.social.

Have always been a big fan of Scouted’s work but selfishly it’s even cooler to see them profile a guy I’ve written about/been around so much.

Moon boy deserves his flowers 💐

Fantastic stuff, @tomoc.bsky.social 👏